Getting DCC to work with natd

DCC is and IRC Protocol and is an acroynm for Direct Client to Client protocol.
DCC allows two IRC users to chat and/or send files directly with each other instead of
passing the data through the server. It is a more efficient use of resources than a
normal chat window.

The way DCC Chat works often means it does notwork if you are
behind a firewall. This is not the fault of the firewall, but rather it is a
consequence of the DCC chat protocol. The problem stems from the IP address
translation which often occurs as the traffic passes through the firewall. This
translation is known as NAT or Network Address Translation.
The symptoms of the problem are an inability to send files with DCC but you are able to
receive files.

To get around this problem, I’ve decided to try and install an IRC Proxy which will get
around the problem.

natd options

If you are using natd, then I’ve been
told that using the following options will allow DCC to work. Please note that I’m
now running ipfilter and I’ve not
tested these options. If you find that they work for you, please let me know.